The work aims to sort out and analyze the application and progress of graphene oxide composites in the field of packaging materials at home and abroad, and forecast the future development. The literature at home and abroad was summarized. The basic properties and preparation of graphene oxide and the preparation of graphene oxide composites were briefly introduced. The application and progress of graphene oxide composites in the field of packaging materials were sorted out and analyzed emphatically. Graphene oxide possessed unique two-dimensional nano-sheet structure, super-large specific surface area and hydrophilic polar interface. The mechanical properties, barrier properties and antibacterial properties of composites could be improved remarkably by adding graphene oxide. Graphene oxide composites featured by high barrier property and good mechanical property are widely used in the field of packaging materials, and they have good prospects in the field of antibacterial, antiseptic and flame retardant packaging materials.